The idea of organizing a springtime "Northeast" regional event was brought up over in C3VR Chit-Chat.  We've got a ton of members in the NY/NJ/PA area!  Gettysburg National Military Park is a nice driving tour.  Corvette America (Reedsville PA) would be an interesting trip.  Shady Maple Smorgasbord/Dutch Country (East Earl PA) is a nice destination.  Any other ideas for different places, dates, activities, etc.?

Corvette America is a nice trip but they dont do tours or anything. they just have a nice shop on location. i was there for the corvette america car show this fall.

we do have the BIG BBQ that Paul has at his house each spring. we could make that bigger and maybe have it at a park near his house. i dont want to ellect his house for tons of people to show up but still keep it near him since he got all of us together two times in a row so far.

I am all in for hosting this eventy and I can coordinate to have it at a park right by the show.

I would be willing to help out with a Northern New England event sometime. I know it's a long way for most people, but the White Mountains in New Hampshire have lots to see and do. Incredible senery and cruising roads. Lake Winnipesaukee isn't too far from there also.
Being just over an hour away, I could check out places to stay and we already know where to eat. Tax free shopping, too.
Just an though for sometime in the future, seeing how NE was mentioned.

Jeffm2007-10-22 17:54:13

I am up for the run sometime up there Jeff.  If we could get three or four vettes to meet up then it is still fun but the more the merrier as they say.

We could do this at one point and still have Paul's Big BBQ event at the regular time. bascially just another event for all of us Northeast members to do during the year.  This is open to everyone in the C3VR world if you are willing to drive the distance to do it. I didnt mean to make it sound like it was just the northeast group doing this. anyone can join in and we'd be happy to see you there and take part in the event whatever it may be no matter the time of year or anything.

Do we have a date for Paul's BBQ?

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That barbeque sounds cool!

I usually hold the BBQ on Armed Forces Day in May. Usually a Sunday...

Finger Lakes are nice driving and of course there are many high quality wineries around the lakes. Also, several Bed & Breakfast places to stay.

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If there is any interest in a trip to NH, I'm interested. I would suggest the twisty, curvy Kancamagus Highway, NH Route 112 starting in Conway, NH to Lincoln, NH. While in Lincoln, NH we have to stop at Clark's Trading Post. www.clarkstradingpost.com. Or start in Lincoln, NH and travel the Highway towards Fryeburg, Maine.

JPD1stVette2007-11-11 17:30:00

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I'm all for New Hampshire. As JPD said, the Kanc is a great road. Franconia Notch is just north of Clarks with the Cannon Mt tram. The old man fell so he ain't there any more. The Mt Washington Auto Road is about 8 miles and a 4000+ ft climb. (Has recorded snow for every day on the calendar) Need a good tranny and brakes for that. Rt 113 weaves in and out of New Hampshire and Maine in a little less traveled part of the Whites. Tax free shopping for the ladies in North Conway. No shortage of stuff to do and see here.
I'll be glad to check out lodging or anything else if needed.
  Jeffm2007-11-11 18:12:20

Sign me up for the BBQ in May.

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Sept. early Oct. are best. Columbus day weekend is a total rat race thou. June can be nice also.

If you wanted to come to the Finger Lakes area, here are some photos that show some of the scenery.

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IMHO, the best time for NH is late June. JeffM, how are the bugs in late June?

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Dave, I can't imagine that those photos are of NY.

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I've been to most of those places and can assure you they are beautiful.

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[QUOTE=LukesVette]I usually hold the BBQ on Armed Forces Day in May. Usually a Sunday...[/QUOTE]

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[QUOTE=JPD1stVette]IMHO, the best time for NH is late June. JeffM, how are the bugs in late June? [/QUOTE]

Bugs shouldn't be bad at all. Black fly season is done. If you do any hiking under tree cover and it's damp, muggy weather you might want some bug dope. Other than that it's fine out in the open. Besides Vettes are a little faster than the skeeters up here. Some parts of Maine with lots of water they pick ya up and carry ya off for the feast. We camp along the Kancamagus Hwy 2 - 3 time a year.
Jeffm2007-11-14 17:09:02

How does the weekend of June 21-22 look for everyone?

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Anyone have a site with major Corvette events scheduled for 2008?

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[QUOTE=dwright]How does the weekend of June 21-22 look for everyone? [/QUOTE]

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Only thing I can think of is the GM Nats at Carlisle that weekend... but it's not like Corvettes at Carlisle or anything.

New Hampshire sounds nice, too.

I'm all for New Hampshire and can be in No. Conway in about an hour, and June 21-22 is fine. I don't want to be selfish in respect to meeting in NY or NH or wherever. I know NH will be a pretty long ride for people just to get there, but I'll be glad to do whatever I can to plan and help out if thats where people would like to go. I would suggest No. Conway or Lincoln as a place to stay. No. Conway has tons of shopping and places to eat. Lincoln also has plenty of places to stay and eat and is directly off I-93.

OK, someone pick up the ball and run with it.

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Hey.

How about the Corvette Museum in Springfield, VT?

[QUOTE=vwvette]How about the Corvette Museum in Springfield, VT? [/QUOTE]

I been there. It's pretty neat. A diner and Vette museum together. Not big, but pretty cool and well done for the middle of Vermont.


Jeffm2007-12-17 21:29:31

Jeremy- The Big Apple is not my bag.

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OK gang,

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Ya know May 25 is Memorial Day weekend?
I will be out of town, so unfortunately, I will not be able to make this again.


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I would love to go to NH, but unless I have a fuel tanker riding behind me it's a no go for me.

Paul always has his on a Sat. (so we can include the cruise night) near Armed Forces Day (5/20), so his will most likely be 5/17 or 5/24.

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Dave's '82

   

Well there is the Fall BBQ too. i hope to do that again like last year and the year before that.

Don't worry Jeremy, we won't let you forget it. I enjoyed the last one, but maybe we could shoot for a little earier so it's not so cold.

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Dave's '82

   

I'll head up the New England, New Hampshire weekend in June. Never did anything like this before, but it sounds like fun. I know the White Mountain region really well and it ain't far so I can scout out lodging, sight seeing, shopping crap and anything else someone might want to do.

Jeff,

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[QUOTE=Jeffm]I'll head up the New England, New Hampshire weekend in June. Never did anything like this before, but it sounds like fun. I know the White Mountain region really well and it ain't far so I can scout out lodging, sight seeing, shopping crap and anything else someone might want to do. [/QUOTE]

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[QUOTE=DaveM]

Don't worry Jeremy, we won't let you forget it. I enjoyed the last one, but maybe we could shoot for a little earier so it's not so cold.

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I'll start the new thread for the New England trip in June soon, like by tomorrow.

Jeff (Heml"74) weather should be good, not too hot yet. Just hope it don't rain.

Armed Forces Day it is!